Alden sizing question: I am a 12D Brannock and sized down 1 full for my 403 boots (TB last) to 11D. The width is great and length is just about right, but another quarter inch would be perfect. The boot is, however, a bit voluminous. Would I take the same size in Barrie, or 11.5?

Alden sizing question: I am a 12D Brannock and sized down 1 full for my 403 boots (TB last) to 11D. The width is great and length is just about right, but another quarter inch would be perfect. The boot is, however, a bit voluminous. Would I take the same size in Barrie, or 11.5?

Most people go down 1/2 size from Brannock to TB and Barrie, but since you went down a full size and it's a bit short but good in the width I would say to try 12C Barrie or 11.5D Barrie. Definitely not 11D, it will be way too short.

Barrie is a wide but not especially elongated last. The reason most go down 1/2 size is due to the sparse availability of narrow widths. Going down a width may be the best choice.

Still one of my favorites. I think some people are put off by them, but they just don't realize how well these boots age. The leather and welt change color over time and develop a great patina.

Patina ain't just for shell.

Agreed! I was 2 years into my 405s and they were coming along nicely and they developed a tear in the back seam. Sent them back to Alden, who said they couldn't fix them, so they just sent me a new pair. And so the new journey begins....

Alden x anatomica. These fit larger than other modified last shoes I have that are the same tagged size. Works with thicker socks but a bit disappointing because the modified last shoes I have are easily my best fitting AldensWarning: Spoiler!(Click to show)

Sorry to hear that 100! Unfortunately, that is sometimes the way it works out. But they do look lovely.

Agreed! I was 2 years into my 405s and they were coming along nicely and they developed a tear in the back seam. Sent them back to Alden, who said they couldn't fix them, so they just sent me a new pair. And so the new journey begins....

Alden sizing question: I am a 12D Brannock and sized down 1 full for my 403 boots (TB last) to 11D. The width is great and length is just about right, but another quarter inch would be perfect. The boot is, however, a bit voluminous. Would I take the same size in Barrie, or 11.5?

We sound very similar. I did the exact same thing and the 11D was too short. I went with 11.5D and it was good length-wise, but became sloppy with wear (CXL stretched a lot).

I ordered a 11.5C from TSM but after a try-on it was evident that the decreased width would interfere with my toes.

I went with 12C and they're good. If I ever see a 12B on the irregular I'll probably grab it.